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Weather & Climate in Nixa, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nixa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 1,289 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,289 ft (393 m) |
| Area | 8.5 sq mi (22.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,592/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0434°N, 93.2944°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Marion County Regional (FLP) 65 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Earthquake History
19 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.
| Sep 12, 2019 | 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas | M3.7 | 129 km | 18 km |
| Jun 11, 2017 | 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas | M3.6 | 79 km | 6 km |
| Jun 27, 2000 | 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas | M3.4 | 141 km | 0 km |
| Mar 30, 2001 | 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri | M3.1 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Jan 21, 1992 | 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri | M3.1 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas | M2.9 | 79 km | 6 km |
| Mar 12, 1990 | 9 km NNE of Briarcliff, Arkansas | M2.8 | 120 km | 0 km |
| Nov 26, 1999 | 9 km NNE of Mountain Home, Arkansas | M2.7 | 109 km | 3 km |
| Jul 3, 2014 | 6 km S of Yellville, Arkansas | M2.7 | 112 km | 8 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 11 km WSW of Mountain View, Missouri | M2.6 | 132 km | 7 km |
| May 21, 2010 | 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas | M2.6 | 119 km | 1 km |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri | M2.6 | 77 km | 4 km |
| Apr 29, 2018 | 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri | M2.5 | 82 km | 2 km |
| May 13, 2015 | 8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas | M2.5 | 80 km | 0 km |
| Jun 21, 2017 | 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas | M2.5 | 79 km | 5 km |
| Jan 4, 2024 | 13 km E of South Lead Hill, Arkansas | M2.5 | 85 km | 4 km |
| Aug 11, 2011 | 11 km WSW of Jasper, Arkansas | M2.5 | 119 km | 4 km |
| May 2, 2001 | 10 km NW of Bakersfield, Missouri | M2.5 | 107 km | 1 km |
| Apr 29, 2010 | 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas | M2.5 | 120 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
491 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 33 fatalities, 496 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Nov 29, 1991 | EF4 | 6 km | 10.0 mi | 2 |
| Sep 26, 1959 | EF4 | 65 km | 7.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 25, 1954 | EF4 | 99 km | 12.1 mi | 2 |
| May 26, 2024 | EF3 | 99 km | 21.6 mi | 4 |
| May 22, 2019 | EF3 | 88 km | 11.3 mi | 3 |
| Jan 7, 2008 | EF3 | 29 km | 50.4 mi | 3 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 44 km | 32.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 91 km | 17.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 45 km | 42.0 mi | 1 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 82 km | 49.0 mi | 7 |
| Apr 29, 1983 | EF3 | 22 km | 5.5 mi | 1 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | EF3 | 85 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 26, 1976 | EF3 | 79 km | 29.1 mi | 1 |
| Apr 20, 1973 | EF3 | 71 km | 7.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 1973 | EF3 | 74 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 24, 1954 | EF3 | 49 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 2019 | EF2 | 9 km | 10.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 13, 2018 | EF2 | 71 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 29, 2012 | EF2 | 49 km | 24.3 mi | 0 |
| Feb 29, 2012 | EF2 | 67 km | 1.7 mi | 1 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (6,931 acres, 2007).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 6,931 | 56 km |
| 2011 | UNNAMED | 6,686 | 61 km |
| 2010 | BRUSHY/CLAYTON | 6,401 | 56 km |
| 2020 | BIG CREEK | 6,399 | 61 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 5,344 | 91 km |
| 2006 | BIG SPRING FIRE | 4,921 | 100 km |
| 2009 | MOUNTAIN CREEK | 4,322 | 95 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 4,179 | 90 km |
| 2016 | BIG CREEK | 4,031 | 62 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,533 | 89 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,492 | 92 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,135 | 94 km |
| 2012 | KINFOLK RD | 2,883 | 93 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 2,710 | 100 km |
| 2021 | GOETZ | 2,615 | 63 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 2,569 | 93 km |
| 2019 | SWAN CREEK | 2,365 | 36 km |
| 2002 | ROUNDTPCOX | 2,248 | 93 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 2,166 | 98 km |
| 2021 | EAST FORK | 2,134 | 57 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in |
Nixa has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 31°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (1.9").